Hull Truck Theatre have announced their events for the rest of the year.

Tickets are on sale now for performances running from September to December, and include exceptional dramas, local theatre and even a trip to the circus.

Mark Babych, artistic director, and Janthi Mills-Ward, executive director, said: “This season we celebrate the many and varied journeys that people make towards a better life. Tales from South Africa, Ukraine and Dickensian Britain all combine to tell a story of hope, transition and change.

“As we reach the second half of what has already been an extraordinary year for the city of Hull, we hope the season reflects this spirit of optimism and renewal that we hope will carry us forward into a brighter and more unified future.”

So what is on offer for the rest of the year?

The Suitcase – August 31 to September 9

The Suitcase will be on show in Hull Truck (Image: Hull Truck)

Based on a true story about a young couple who leave their rural village to improve their life in the city, The Suitcase explores issues of identity, migration, exile and celebration of the human spirit.

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This family comedy tells the story of retired Ukrainian engineer and tractor historian Nikolai and gold-digging bombshell Valentina. Nikolai falls for Valentina after the death of his wife, while his daughters unite to save what remains of his pension.

A Christmas Carol – December 1 to January 6

Set in Victorian Hull, this is a new adaptation of a Christmas classic with all the magical atmosphere and spookiness of Dickens’ original.

Bare Skin on Briny Waters – October 6 & 7

Hull-based Bellow Theatre present this show about two young women standing on a cliff edge steadily being blown on an unexpected course.

Sad Little Man – October 27 & 28

Pub Corner poets present a stand-up tragedy performed by the mind of a young man in shock, featuring performance poetry, physical theatre, pounding music and projection.

Drip – November 9 & 10

This one-man musical comedy tells the story of Liam, an optimistic 15-year-old who signs up for Beverley Road Bath’s first ever synchronised swimming team, despite being unable to swim.

Beautiful Thing – October 17 & 21

Hull Playgoers’ present a glorious urban love story between two young men coming to grips with their sexuality.

What I Learned from Johnny Bevan – September 2

Luke Wright (Image: Hull Truck)

With humour and humanity, performance poet Luke Wright takes British politics through a story of friendship, class ceilings, and the hollow reality of the New Labour dream.

Mia – September 13 & 14

Mind the Gap, England’s largest learning-disabled theatre company, examines the truths and myths about learning disability and parenthood in today’s society.

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Now in its 25 anniversary year, with performances from leading jazz musicians including clarinettist Arun Ghosh, singer Zoe Gilby, and an evening celebrating the iconic pop sounds of Shirley Bassey and Dusty Springfield.

Hillbilly Troupe and Friends – September 12

The group return with a celebration of local folk music, bringing together musicians from across Hull for an almighty jamboree.

Electric Strawbs – October 24

The 1960s folk rock group take to the stage fronted by lead singer Dave Cousins.

Rich Hall’s Hoedown – September 13

Rich Hall

Rich is known for his television appearances on Have I Got News For You and QI, but if you’ve only seen him on TV you’ve short-changed yourself.

Andy Parsons – October 25

His new stand-up show Peak Bullsh*t encourages you to put on your lucky pants and party shoes and stop worrying about the world.

Phill Jupitus – November 21

Juplicity is an hour of tales, laughs and diversions from the chaos of his own life and the uncertain world that surrounds it.